Auntie M’s Advocacy Project

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IDAHO SUPPORT PAGE

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

If you are in Idaho and need help fast:
Call or text 988 for mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis support.
Dial 211 for local services including shelter, food, housing, and crisis referrals.


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
Statewide coalition connecting survivors with shelters, advocacy programs, and prevention resources.
https://www.engagingvoices.org/

Idaho Victim Resource Directory
Find domestic violence shelters and advocacy programs across Idaho.
https://engagingvoices.org/resources/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential help.
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788
https://www.thehotline.org/

StrongHearts Native Helpline
For Native American and Alaska Native survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Call or text: 1-844-762-8483
https://strongheartshelpline.org/

Love Is Respect
Support for teen dating abuse.
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Domestic violence help for men
Male survivors can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline or Idaho coalition programs.


MENTAL HEALTH / CRISIS

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
https://988lifeline.org/

Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline
24/7 emotional support and crisis counseling.
Call or text: 988
Call: 1-208-398-4357

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Behavioral Health
State mental health services and treatment programs.
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health

NAMI Idaho
Mental health education, advocacy, and peer support.
https://namiidaho.org/

SAMHSA Find Support
National mental health and substance use support portal.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

FindSupport.gov
Mental health support and care navigation.
https://www.findsupport.gov/


ADDICTION / SUBSTANCE USE

Idaho Behavioral Health Services
State addiction treatment and recovery programs.
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health/substance-use-disorders

Idaho Recovery Centers
Treatment and recovery services directory.
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health

FindTreatment.gov
National treatment locator for mental health and substance use treatment.
https://findtreatment.gov/

SAMHSA Find Help
National treatment and recovery support locator.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help

211 Idaho
Search detox programs, counseling, recovery programs, and addiction treatment services.
https://211.idaho.gov/


HOMELESSNESS / SHELTER / HOUSING

211 Idaho
Dial 211 for shelter, housing assistance, food resources, and crisis services.
https://211.idaho.gov/

Idaho Housing and Finance Association
State housing programs and homelessness support.
https://www.idahohousing.com/

HUD Idaho
Federal housing assistance resources.
https://www.hud.gov/states/idaho

FindHelp Idaho
Search local shelter, housing, transportation, and food programs by ZIP code.
https://www.findhelp.org/

Adult men’s shelter and emergency housing
Use 211 Idaho or FindHelp to locate shelters and transitional housing.

Family shelter and housing support
Use 211 Idaho, HUD Idaho, and Idaho Housing programs.


LEGAL HELP / PROTECTIVE ORDERS / FAMILY LAW

Idaho Legal Aid Services
Free civil legal help for eligible Idaho residents.
https://www.idaholegalaid.org/

Idaho Court Self Help Center
Legal forms and guidance for protective orders, custody, divorce, and family law.
https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/

Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral
Find a private attorney in Idaho.
https://isb.idaho.gov/

Idaho Legal Help
Legal information and resources.
https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/


VICTIM RIGHTS / CRIME VICTIM SUPPORT

Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program
Financial help for victims of violent crime.
https://crimevictimcomp.idaho.gov/

Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance
Victim advocacy and prevention programs.
https://icdv.idaho.gov/

Office for Victims of Crime
Federal victim support resources.
https://ovc.ojp.gov/


SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT

Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
Statewide sexual assault advocacy and prevention.
https://www.engagingvoices.org/

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/

Idaho Sexual Assault Programs
Local rape crisis centers and survivor support services through coalition partners.


COUNTY / LOCAL / CITY SUPPORT

Use these tools to find help near you in Idaho:

211 Idaho
https://211.idaho.gov/

FindHelp
Search for local services by ZIP code.
https://www.findhelp.org/

FindTreatment.gov
Search addiction and mental health treatment by location.
https://findtreatment.gov/

Idaho Coalition Resource Directory
https://engagingvoices.org/resources/


SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Male Survivors
Use Idaho coalition programs, 211 Idaho, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Teen Dating Abuse
https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Native Survivors
StrongHearts Native Helpline
https://strongheartshelpline.org/

Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 then press 1
Text 838255
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

LGBTQ+ Youth Support
The Trevor Project
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/


QUICK REMINDER

If you are scared, unsafe, struggling with addiction, facing homelessness, or thinking about suicide, start with 911, 988, 211, or the domestic violence hotline above. You do not need perfect words. You just need a place to begin.